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If you have a passion for music, and want to pursue a career that spotlights your
talents and personal interests, the Music major at CMU is a huge step in the right
direction. Through this program, you will not only gain experience and knowledge in
the many different genres of music, but build performance skills and confidence that
make you shine.

Locations

This program is offered at the following locations:

Residential Campus

About This Program

The Music major is offered to our students through the Swinney Conservatory of Music.
This major often serves as a great choice if you wish to add a minor to your educational
experience. Our classes instill a well-rounded knowledge of music, and create the
foundation needed to pursue a musical career.

As a CMU Music major, you will have opportunities to:

take classes such as Music History, Instrumentation, Guitar Techniques, Basic Conducting,
Composition, The Theory and Practice of Music, and Major Ensemble

improve leadership abilities both as an individual and as part of a group while developing
advanced memory, concentration, and performance skills

interact with a variety of audiences, evaluate and critique talents, and form new
musical ideas

Audition Information

Students will interview and audition with a Swinney Conservatory faculty member, usually
during a campus visit. Materials may include All-District or All-State audition music,
solos or etudes. Students may also be asked to sight-read or perform scales.